Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

After returning to the dormitory, Defang ordered Baili to bring a basin of hot water, and helped Concubine Di wash her hands. While wiping her hands, she said, "If you can get a good wife like your wife, what can a husband ask for? I'm afraid it's hard to find among the people." Woolen cloth."

Concubine Di took a towel and wiped De Fang's face, "It's even harder to find a husband like Wang Ye."

"It's so hard to find, but if we met because of a peony in the royal garden, and we got married in the end, then the fate between me and my wife must be determined by heaven."

"Yes, the concubine and the prince are a match made in heaven." Concubine Di leaned on Defang's chest, "So we can't live up to the fate set by God, and we must take good care of ourselves."

"Madame" Defang pulled Concubine Di to the bedside and sat down, slowly wrapped her arms around her waist with one hand, and held her between the back of her head and neck with the other, gently kissing Concubine Di's eyes, nose tip, lips, the two slowly lay down in the bed curtain, and after some lingering tenderness, De Fang hugged Concubine Di and sat on the bed, "Ma'am, I will accompany Madam well after taking a bath at night."

Concubine Di nodded, supported Defang's hand and said, "Your Majesty, your majesty didn't see you today, is it because of the disobedience?"

"It should be. The original intention of His Majesty to send me was to fear that Lin Yanshou and the others would not be able to suppress the generals, so he appointed me as the supervisor. As a result, I went and prompted them to send troops faster. In this way, the edict is like empty words. Your Majesty lost face even more, and I also ordered not to send the battle report back to the capital, and let the two servants who announced the order die on the battlefield, I am so defiant and deceitful, it is no wonder that Your Majesty is not angry."

"Then..." Concubine Di got up and looked at Defang, "Will the prince be punished tomorrow?"

"Ma'am, although I resisted the order, I returned victorious, stopped the Liao people from invading south, and relieved the urgent situation at the border. Even if His Majesty wanted to punish him, he would not take my life." The merits and demerits are balanced, and if you think about it worse, let me go to jail for a few days, fine some salary or something, besides, there is still the prime minister, there will be no major incidents."

"That's true, but... Heaven's power is unpredictable. His Majesty didn't let you see him today, and he is obviously still angry. When you arrive at the court tomorrow, be careful."

"Madam, don't worry, Zhang Wenxi also told me in front of the palace today that His Majesty didn't intend to blame me for resisting orders, but because of Wang Jien's provocative words, His Majesty will be a little displeased. As soon as I enter the court tomorrow, I will report to you." Please forgive me, Your Majesty, when the time comes, the prime minister and some ministers who have a good relationship with me will speak for me."

"My lord, during the time you were at the border, my concubine heard that someone in the court did slander you. If the prime minister and some ministers hadn't helped you, I'm afraid your majesty would have condemned you long ago."

"Yes." Defang nodded, then sat up, "Since I can't enter the palace, I'd better go to the prime minister's mansion first to pay my respects."

"Alright, listen to what the prime minister said, and see how the court will respond tomorrow."

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and Baili said, "My lord, someone from the prime minister's residence is begging to see my lord."

"Prime Minister?" Defang quickly got out of bed, opened the door and said, "Where is he?"

"My lord," Baili said softly, "The man came in through the side door, and the villain brought him to your study."

"Cross door?" Defang looked at Concubine Di, "Could something happen?"

"My lord, then hurry up and meet the visitor."

"Okay, ma'am, wait a moment, I'll go back as soon as I go."

Defang came to the study and asked Baili to guard the door. Someone from the Xiangfu came to bow and salute. Defang asked, "Is there anything important for you to tell the prime minister?"